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BMW G 310 R vs Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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BMW G 310 R

BMW G 310 R

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 313 cc
  • 34 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 164 kg
Suzuki V-Strom 800DESimilar version in photo

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 776 cc
  • 84.3 PS
  • 230 kg

Photo shows the road-going V-Strom 800 SE

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Suzuki V-Strom 800DE4
  2. BMW G 310 R2
  • Most powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS
  • Most pulling powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t
  • LightestBMW G 310 R164 kg
  • Highest top speedSuzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h
  • Lowest seatBMW G 310 R785 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

BMW G 310 R34 PS
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS

Torque

BMW G 310 R28 Nm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm

Power to weight

BMW G 310 R207 PS/t
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t

Engine size

BMW G 310 R313 cc
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE776 cc

Top speed

BMW G 310 R143 km/h
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h

Weight

BMW G 310 R164 kg
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE230 kg

Seat height

BMW G 310 R785 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE855 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBMW G 310 RSuzuki V-Strom 800DE
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBMW Motorrad · GermanySuzuki · Japan
Type of bikeStreetAdventure
Fuel average~30 km/l—
Petrol tank11 L20 L
On a full tank~330 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size313 cc776 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power34 PS @ 9,250 rpm84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm
Torque28 Nm @ 7,500 rpm78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm
Power to weight207 PS / tonne367 PS / tonne
Top speed143 km/h200 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight164 kg (with fluids)230 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm855 mm
Ground clearance—220 mm
Wheelbase1,374 mm1,570 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 240Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 260
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-1790/90-21 / 150/70-17
Suspension (front / back)41 mm upside-down fork / Monoshock—

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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  • BMW G 310 R—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, BMW G 310 R or Suzuki V-Strom 800DE?

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE makes 84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm; BMW G 310 R makes 34 PS @ 9,250 rpm.

Which is lighter, BMW G 310 R or Suzuki V-Strom 800DE?

BMW G 310 R weighs about 164 kg and Suzuki V-Strom 800DE about 230 kg, so BMW G 310 R is easier to push and park.

BMW G 310 R or Suzuki V-Strom 800DE: which should I buy?

Buy BMW G 310 R if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. Buy Suzuki V-Strom 800DE if most power, most pulling power matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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